Teresa Thurston Replacement OSS
The Indian Health Service intends to solicit a total small business set-aside contract for replacement on-site septic system installation at the Teresa Thurston property in Lake Tapps, Washington, with a sources-sought response deadline of August 17, 2026.
The project is located on fee land in Pierce County, Washington. Work includes installation of a 4-inch solid sewer pipe, underground two-way cleanout, 1,100-gallon concrete settling tank with effluent filter and traffic-rated risers, 1,250-gallon concrete pump tank with effluent pump (Liberty FL70 Series or approved equal), 2-inch effluent transport line and manifold, and a gravel trench drainfield with 1.5-inch lateral piping, or alternative gravel-less chamber system if County-approved. The contractor is responsible for site investigation and obtaining all permits, including the Department of Ecology Notice of Intent.
Estimated project value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and PSC Y1NZ (Construction of Other Utilities), with a $45.0 million size standard.
The set-aside is designated for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), small businesses (including 8(a), HUB Zone, SDVOSB, WOSB), or Indian Tribal Contractors (ISBEE). Native American or Indian-owned businesses must submit the IHS IEE Representation Form and Department of Interior Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood documentation without personally identifiable information. All respondents must provide company information, point of contact, proposal intent, small business certification status, bond capacity, and two to five similar projects completed within the last six years with construction dates, contract values, locations, complexity level, project type, and agency references.
Submit responses by email to Robert S. Miller at Robert.Miller2@ihs.gov by 2:00 p.m. CST on August 17, 2026. This is a sources-sought notice for market research; no reimbursement is provided and respondents will not be notified of results.
75H70126Q00033 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
8/4/26, 9:42 AM Teresa Thurston Replacement OSS
The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service awarded contract 75H70126P00028 to A-Advanced Septic Services, LLC for $47,926.70 on September 22, 2026, under Total Small Business set-aside for Teresa Thurston Replacement OSS.
75H70126Q00033 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
9/23/26, 6:47 AM Teresa Thurston Replacement OSS
The Indian Health Service seeks installation of a replacement on-site sewage system at 4709 Ridgewest Drive East, Lake Tapps, Washington, with quotations due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45 million size standard; only small businesses with average annual revenue below $45 million for the last three years are eligible for award.
Place of performance is Lake Tapps, Washington. The scope includes mobilization and demobilization, installation of 4-inch PVC solid sewer pipe (40 linear feet), underground two-way cleanout, a 1,100-gallon traffic-rated concrete settling tank with effluent filter, a 1,250-gallon traffic-rated concrete pump tank with Liberty FL70 Series pump and SJE Rhombus IFS Series electrical controls, 2-inch and 3-inch Schedule 40 PVC transport lines and sleeving (totaling 320 linear feet), and a gravel trench drainfield with 1.5-inch PVC laterals (192 linear feet). Optional line items include a 1,125-gallon two-compartment traffic-rated concrete septic tank and abandonment of the existing septic tank in place. The contractor must be certified by Pierce County as a septic installer and comply with U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination WA20260093. The estimated construction cost ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. Contract performance commences within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and must be completed within 30 calendar days. Payment and performance bonds are not required; instead, Alternative Payment Protections (FAR 52.228-13) apply with 100% of contract price required within 10 days of award. This is a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotations under FAR Part 13 with price as the sole evaluation criterion. Amendment A00001 (issued September 10, 2026) clarified electrical panel location, confirmed 200-amp panel capacity, and specified that if the existing septic tank fails inspection, the contractor shall install a new 1,125-gallon concrete traffic-rated tank with design flexibility for tank location adjustment.
75J70126Q00033 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
8/21/26, 6:38 AM